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The FloatHouse River Kwai

4.0 star property
Peaceful floating retreat on the River Kwai where travelers can explore by kayak or boat before unwinding with riverside relaxation

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The FloatHouse River Kwai offers a genuine escape with tranquil waters. Enjoy guided boat tours or kayak across the river, then return for a rejuvenating massage. The boutique hotel's helpful staff consistently earns praise from guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • River view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa (Floating with Dinner+ Breakfast )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sai Yok, The FloatHouse River Kwai is in a rural area and on the waterfront. River Kwai Golf and Country Club and Sri Nakharin Dam Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sai Yok National Park Entrance and Khwae Noi River. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, ziplining, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a free bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Sai Yok travel guide
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55 Moo 5, Tambol Wangkrajae, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, 71150

What's nearby

  • Waterfall Sai Yok Noi, Thailand
    Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
    31 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Erawan National Park showing a river or creek as well as a couple
    Erawan National Park
    31 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
    Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
    51 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Sai Yok National Park Entrance
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kaeng Lawa Cave
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ร้านอาหารเอย่า
    44 min drive
  • Jungle View Rastaurant
    40 min drive
  • ครัวพักพิงกาญ
  • Jungle Pub
    40 min drive
  • Off-road pub n restaurant
    44 min drive

About this property

The FloatHouse River Kwai

Upscale boutique hotel by the river
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden at The FloatHouse River Kwai. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rafting and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: THB 450 for adults and THB 350 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: THB 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must transfer to the property via boat; upon arrival at Phutakian Pier (GPS N 14.281035, E 99.000796) guests will be transferred by a traditional wooden long-tailed boat to the hotel. Joint Boat schedule: Departures from Phutakian Pier and from the FloatHouse River Kwai run every 30 minutes from 8 AM-6 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 2950.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 350 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 4800 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 4800 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: THB 3000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 2950.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

FloatHouse River Kwai
FloatHouse River Kwai Hotel Sai Yok
FloatHouse River Kwai Sai Yok
River Kwai FloatHouse
FloatHouse River Kwai Hotel
FloatHouse River Kwai Resort Sai Yok
The FloatHouse River Kwai Hotel
The FloatHouse River Kwai Sai Yok
The FloatHouse River Kwai Hotel Sai Yok

Frequently asked questions

Is The FloatHouse River Kwai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The FloatHouse River Kwai?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at The FloatHouse River Kwai?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for THB 3000 (subject to availability).

Does The FloatHouse River Kwai provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–6 PM on request. A fee of THB 4800 per vehicle applies.

Where is The FloatHouse River Kwai located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Khwae Noi River, Kaeng Lawa Cave, and Sai Yok National Park Entrance. River Kwai Golf and Country Club and Sai Yok Noi Waterfall are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The FloatHouse River Kwai Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special y property - we loved our stay! Our driver dropped us at Phutakien Pier and the long tail boat was already there, they are transferring guests to the resort regularly in the afternoon . Lots of free drinks and food in fridge. Nice restaurant. No mosquitoes in December. Nice pool at sister resort 5 mins walk away - you can return for free to the float house from the pier. Beutiful room and was very quiet. Reasonably priced massages.
Sister property pool 5 mins walk behind resort
Longtail transfer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Floating paradise

The Floathouse on River Kwai is nothing less than a floating paradise. So amazing, beautiful nature, lovely food, romantic cabins, careing staff who went beyond to help with everything. We did not want to leave this heavenly place. THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An unforgettable experience

Couldn't fault our stay. Great value and extremely relaxed setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful! Beautiful bungalows floating on an amazing river. The staff are superb, helpful and pleasant. I'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% nature

Totally amazing. And really nice to use the facilities at the sister hotel nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect place. The staff the scenery and the internet are good. Have a minibar with snacks. Food is pretty good and one of my favorite places in thailand.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Munira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort - don’t miss it!

A truly fantastic place. A wonderful setting, with excellent rooms and so, so relaxing. Great spa facilities and such lovely staff across the resort. Catering for so many people meant some of the dishes were slightly westernised, but totally understandable. Would 100% recommend this place. Also, some genuine commitments to sustainability which is fantastic as without nature, this place wouldn’t exist.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

G.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good.

Very good stay, beautiful hotel and rooms. The restaurant is also good. Massage very expensive, then I don't expect to have to lie on the sweaty towel of a previous customer, really a no-go. Furthermore, this resort is definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorenz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury at affordable rates in a unique location

Fantastic place, definitely worth the (long) drive up the River Kwai. We only spent 1 night due to a tight driving itinerary — self-driving works well in this part of Thailand — but could have stayed 2-3. Very relaxing place, more things to do in the area and at the hotel than we had thought. Had we known that you can reach the hotel by longtail-boat, we would probably have left the car somewhere and transferred to the boat. Like this we were just woken up by the boat traffic on the river — the only notable downside of the Float House. Anyway, we warmly recommend this place to everyone who likes luxury at affordable rates in unique locations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myat Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at the Floathouse hotel over the river Kwai. It was a great experience overall. The hotel room has appropriate facilities as advertised. There was no pool but you can take a quick walk to the sister hotel Resortel to use the pool there. The environment was very quite and calming. The river Kwai is so beautiful when it rains. A variety of activity can be done but you have to pay additional fees for most of them. The restaurant has a number of menu (both Thai and Western food) and the taste was above average I would say. The staff were friendly and helpful (shoutout to Tony!). All in all, we enjoyed our stay there and would come back when circumstances met.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

dao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and very relaxing. Wish we stay longer. Will come back again next time we come to Thailand
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT PLACE!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdelrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the integration of the hotel with nature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Adventure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Supakarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
natural, easy to go and nice staff.

10/10 Excellent

ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and wonderful staff. Will definitely return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023